Table I.
System for grading nerve motor recovery | |
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0 | No contraction (total palsy of the limb) |
1 | Return of perceptible contraction in the proximal muscles (limb palsy below the elbow, dragging of foot) |
2 | Return of perceptible contraction in the proximal and distal muscles (ability to move the foot during walking) |
3 | Return of function in proximal and distal muscles to such a degree that all important muscles are sufficiently powerful to act against gravity (ability to resist weak mechanical force and stand on disabled foot) |
4 | All muscles act against strong resistance and some independent movements are possible (disabled foot strong enough to push back during walking, slight contraction of fingers) |
5 | Full recovery of all muscles (difference between healthy and operated limb hardly visible) |